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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
3
This report notes the death in France of a prominent Melbourne player connected with the Y M C A War Fund tourney. It recalls his leadership in doubles and mixed events, his strong volleys and service, and remarks on his wartime sacrifice and its impact on Australian tennis circles.
The report recounts J Kirkwood’s golf prowess shown in Sydney on his way to Melbourne to undertake duties with Riversdale Golf Club. It notes challenging winds and Kirkwood’s performance, including striking the ball with force and competing under tough conditions, with recurring mentions of personalities and venues across Australia.
The report recalls Cambridge University crews and alumni shaping rowing at Henley and in the Olympics era. It notes Captain Donald C. sunrt and other Cambridge linked figures, victories by Magdalen and Trinity Hall, and mentions Anzac divisions with Australian rowers. Casual mentions of wounded officers and inter‑varsity crews appear among varied accounts.
The notes recount Exschammon Als and De Felion of Engineers, a memory of the war, and later gatherings of rowing clubs and competitions. It mentions crews sailing from Middle Harbor to Towne-Pritan match and races on the Parramatta River, with prizes and a Hunter River Sculling Club event in Newcastle. It hints at forthcoming outings on Lane Cove River with a moonlight excursion and planned events in October.
Fragmented report covers Minx Purdie and Mrs Thompson in a ladies and club championship in a local league. Results list multiple trophies, players and ties, with references to the Turdie family, B Grade champ, and scattered match notes, plus club activities and social events surrounding the tournament.
The article argues the December 1914 motor tax was meant as a war measure but is seen as a permanent burden. It recalls motorists’ complaints about road funding and criticizes government funding of roads. It also notes Victoria’s motor tax revenue and local motorcycle and car events, delays, and club actions amid ongoing taxation concerns.
A fragmentary account recalls local anglers and the Brean coast near The Spit. Fishermen recount notable catches and the changing waters of Middle Harbor with mentions of specific spots, gear, and longshore lore.
Readable fragments show stray phrases about a public notice or event but details such as names places dates or actions are missing or garbled leaving an unreadable record of a potential local notice.
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